Paul M. GAUDET

GAUDET, Paul M. - After a courageous battle with cancer, Paul M. Gaudet, son of the late Helen Martin and Paul A. Gaudet, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 1, 2009 at Parkwood Hospital, surrounded by his family. Paul will be profoundly missed by his wife Minnette, his children Kyffen, Joshua, Jeb and wife Lisa, and Garin and wife Bethany, and his grandchildren Zachary, Benjamin, and Rudy. Professor Emeritus and former Chair of English at UWO, Paul was a brilliant and dedicated lecturer, leader, and former mentor who will be greatly missed by his former colleagues and students. His passion for teaching was matched by his passion for music. Paul played an active and pivotal roll in the London Pro Musica for the last thirty- five years. To the people Paul loved, deeply and unconditionally, he was a man of great strength, courage, determination, and conviction. Paul was an eloquent wordsmith whose acerbic wit and playful sense of humour were beautifully balanced by his integrity, his devotion, and his indomitable spirit. A memorial service will be held for Paul on Saturday, March 21st at 11:00 a.m. at Conron Hall, Rm 224 University College, UWO. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the London Pro Musica, Hospice of London, or the Canadian Cancer Society. 11407655